HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft MinutesCHUBBUCK
Land Use and Development Commission
Regular Meeting
September 9, 2025
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Chair Jason Mendenhall, Adam Thayer, Brett Hiltbrand, Bryson Smith,
Carrie Holm, and Mike Schwartz. Staff Members Present: Attorney Ryan Lewis, Planning Manager
Don Matson, and Deputy Clerk Alexis Thompson.
Mendenhall called the meeting to order at 6:OOpm.
Mendenhall asked if any commissioners had a conflict of interest with the items before the
board. None were reported.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: July 8, 2025.
Mendenhall entertained a motion to approve the minutes as emailed. Smith moved to accept the
meeting minutes of July 8, 2025 as emailed; Hiltbrand seconded. The full commission approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
Adoption of Resolution 2025-01 Yellowstone Corridor Urban Renewal Project. In
compliance with the Idaho Urban Renewal Law of 1965, Chapter 20, Title 50, Idaho
Code, as amended and the Local Economic Development Act, Chapter 29, Title 50, Idaho
Code, as amended, the Urban Renewal Plan for the Yellowstone Corridor Urban Renewal
Project, adopted by the Chubbuck Development Authority on August 19, 2025, will be
presented to the Commission for review and recommendations as to the plan's
conformity with the City of Chubbuck's Comprehensive Plan.
Executive Director Ashley Squyres represented the Chubbuck Development Authority
(CDA). Ms. Squyres presented an urban renewal plan for the Yellowstone Corridor
Urban Renewal Project that was adopted by the Chubbuck Development Authority.
Brad Cramer from Perspective Planning & Consulting presented a feasibility study
and a proposed revenue allocation area (RAA) that met one or more of the criteria for
eligibility under Idaho Code Sections 50-2018(8) and (9) and 50-2903(8).
Legal Counsel Meghan Conrad stated that before the City Council could review/adopt
this plan it needed to be brought before the Land Use Commission for review and
determination as to its conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Manager Don Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by City
Staff and the proposal complies with the Comprehensive Plan and staff recommended
approval.
Schwartz motioned to adopt Resolution 2025-01 as presented, Smith, seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Bryson Smith, Yes; Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Mike Schwartz, Yes;
Jason Mendenhall, Yes; Adam Thayer, Yes; Motion carried.
2. Proposed Changes to Title 18: Land Use. Staff will present a proposal for several changes
in city code regarding the repeal of certain sections and updating references to other parts
of city code.
Planning Manager Don Matson went over several changes in city code, repeal of certain
sections, and updating references to other parts of City code.
3. Proposed Implementation Steps of Comprehensive Plan and the ULI Gateways to Growth
Report. The Comprehensive Plan includes 23 higher priority strategies for Planning and
other departments, and the ULI report includes 8 recommendations to begin as soon as
possible. Staff will introduce the strategies and recommendations for discussion.
Planning Manager Don Matson went over implementation steps of the recently adopted
Comprehensive Plan and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) gateways to growth report.
ADJOURN: Mendenhall adjourned at 6:49.
Jason Mendenhall, Chairperson
Joey Bowers, City Clerk